In Predicting Dangerousness, Which of the Following Would Be Most

question 155

Multiple Choice

In predicting dangerousness, which of the following would be most at risk of committing an aggressive act?

• A)Sarah, who is angered at her husband, owns a gun, but has never used it
• B)Evan, who has been aggressive in the past but, has adopted a pacifist approach to conflicts over the past five years
• C)Iris, who was incarcerated for armed robbery and who, despite being released from prison, had numerous fights with other inmates
• D)Alan, who has been working at a stressful job, but manages it by exercise and hunting.

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